Samsung OMNIA HD i8910 Review

We need to point out that plastic surface on its back side simply adores fingerprints. Our other negative comment here is the back cover opens way too easily, there is no apparent lock mechanism and we felt as if it was about to come off anytime. It´s possible that the issue affects only the unit we tested. What else is there onto the back panel? One of the most interesting and important features of the i8910 HD – the world´s first 8-megapixel camera that supports HD video capture (720p equal to 1280x720 pixels).

The folk at PhoneArena has published a huge review of the Samsung i8910 OMNIA HD. So what are you waiting for, head over to phonearena to view the review

Solar-powered G-Shock Rose Gold Series watches

October 23, 2008 Casio has added to its well-known G-Shock collection with the introduction of its premium Rose Gold series. The new line of watches combine shock-resistance characteristics with self-adjusting atomic timekeeping technology and a mini solar panel for extended battery life.

The MTG1000BR-1A, GIEZ, GW700BRJ-1A, and GW1800BRJ-1A models all feature rose gold accents matched with matte black IP (ion plating) for a sporty yet sophisticated look. A tiny solar panel, combined with a large-capacity rechargeable battery, enables a variety of energy-hungry functions to operate smoothly and greatly reduces the need for battery changes. Self-adjusting, multi-band atomic timekeeping technology receives calibration signals automatically from up to five transmitters around the world (US, Germany, UK and two in Japan) and updates settings accordingly for pinpoint accuracy, even adjusting for leap year and daylight saving time.

Sony Ericsson Idou Phone Specification

Network
Frequency GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Dimension 111 x 54 x 15 mm

Display
Type TFT touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 360 x 640 pixels, 3.5 inches

Camera
Camera 12 MP, 4000 x 3000 pixels
Secondary Camera Yes

Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared No
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
USB Yes, v2.0
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support

Data
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD Yes
EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 3.6 Mbps

Internet
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML,

Memory
Phone Book Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Call Record 30 received, dialed and missed calls
Card Slot microSD

Softwares
Operating System Symbian OS
Games Yes, Downloadable

Miscellaneous
Color: Black
Java MIDP 2.0
Voice memo

Palm Top 10 hottest gadgets list compiled by gadget magazine T3:Pre smartphone named the hottest gadget on Earth

The Palm Pre, dubbed the "iPhone killer", has topped the list of the 100 hottest gadgets on the planet.First unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January, the smartphone boasts a slide-out keyboard, 8GB of storage capacity, and a multi-touch 3.1 inch colour screen.The device runs on new software called Web OS, which lets users directly connect to information stored on the Internet, known as the cloud, rather than through a desktop PC.

The Sony X-Series Walkman is at the second spot in the annual list compiled by gadget magazine T3.It was closely followed by Nokia N97 phone with a slide out keyboard at the third position, reports The Telegraph.

At fourth and fifth position are Philips 21:9 Cinema LCD TV and the state of the art satellite navigation system TomTom Go 940 LIVE, respectively, with the iPhone 3G being 14th on the list.

The Top 10 hottest gadgets are:

1. Palm Pre

2. Sony X-Series Walkman

3. Nokia N97

4. Philips 21:9 Cinema

5. TomTom Go 940 LIVE

6. Sony Reader PRS-700BC Reader Digital Book Touchscreen

7. B and W Panorama

8. Toshiba TG01

9. Canon IXUS 980

10. Sony VAIO P-series

Spice S-940 Mobile Phone

It is fashionable with a touch of class with the shiny and lined metal finish. The large 2.4-inch TFT LCD looks very attractive and clear with 65K colors and a resolution of 240x320 pixels.The five way nav-pad’s directional buttons are a little too slim to access for someone with large fingers. It took a while getting used to. The center select button doesn’t depress too well and seemed to be a bit off center and hence made an annoying ‘clik’ every time it was pressed. Even the process of pressing it was uncomfortable.The alphanumeric keypad is large and well spaced out.A microSD card slot is located on one side of the handset and a mini USB, universal port on the other. The 2 megapixel camera is located at the rear with a single LED for the flash.

Features and Performance
Interface
Spice has gone with a Java-based OS exactly like you’d find in a Chinese mobile handset. It’s quick, colorful and easy to navigate - however, a few of the features are a bit odd. For instance, when I changed the Time/Date settings to a 12 hour clock and I had to either Schedule an SMS to go out or set an Alarm, I was required to enter the time in 24 hour format.From a Melody Composer to an Image Editor with plenty of settings, there are quite a few media options available with the S-940. The music player has a flashy interface with EQ presets for audio adjustments. The audio quality is not too bad but the decibel level is just too low. The earphones attached to the hands free kit were not too comfortable for me personally but I’m sure it won’t be too much of an issue for most. But with the volume being so low, I can’t say it was a good overall audio experience, especially when it came to drowning out the daily commute's shrieks and banter.

Sony XB Series headphones launched

Sony has launched a new range of headphones that comprises of five new models. The Sony XB Series - the XB standing for "extra bass" is designed exclusively for listeners who like their bass heavy. It consists of three circumaural style headphones and two in-ear style, with brushed metal accents and exclusive Bass drivers.The five-model XB range is headed by the closed-type MDR-XB700, with extra-large 50mm dome-type drivers, 'king sized' synthetic leather ear cushions and an extra-wide headband to spread out weight. The MDR-XB700, MDR-XB500, MDR-XB300 are wide headband headphones, while the MDR-XB40EX and MDR-XB20EX are in-ear headphones. These latter in-ear models claim to deliver good bass due to 'direct vibe' acoustic design that minimizes sound spillage. The vertical driver orientation (with MDR-XB40EX only) claims to deliver extended bass without compromising listening comfort.

Spice Mobile launches S-590 with new talk feature

Spice Mobiles has launched the Spice S-590 at a very affordable price of Rs. 2499.An interesting voice prompt application has also been launched with this model, which makes it a "Talking Phone".The voice prompt feature christened 'POPAT', transforms the phone into a talking parrot as it speaks out the number of an incoming call, phonebook and keys pressed on keypad. The new feature can benefit people, who cannot read or write, prove to be a utility for the blind and disabled or an interesting fun feature for the youth.

Some of it's features includes
- An FM with recorder
- Mp3 player
- Torch
- Expandable memory upto 2 GB via microSD cards
- GPRS
- Mobile tracker
- Call blacklist
- SMS scheduler

Now , with the launch of Spice S-590, an average person will be able to afford a video camera phone with mp3 player, FM & other multimedia features. Let's see how much popularity this model gains in the coming time.